3 year or 4 year degree ?
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3 year or 4 year degree ?
Hi everyone.
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
Hi everyone.
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
It is worth noting that PGCE's can be difficult to get into, I know at least 3 people who had to wait a year+ before getting a spot on the course, which could mean the process takes 5-6 years, rather than the 4!
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
Yes, Ive also heard the PGCE primary back in the UK is now hard to get on due to too many applicants.
When hubby did it years ago it was not so difficult, but over the years has got more and more popular.
Gems
When hubby did it years ago it was not so difficult, but over the years has got more and more popular.
Gems
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
Hi everyone.
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
I am starting university next year (in uk) but I am undecided still weather I want to do a 3 year of 4 year primary education degree. I understand that for Australia I need to have a 4 year degree, but is that still the case if my degree is in primary education, rather thana 3 year +PGCE. (would rather get the degree ASAP)
Does anyone have a list of countries and what qualifications they require from a permanent primary teacher? Please include any country, Im not counting anywhere out.
Thanks
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
Basically you need to do 4 years tertiary education before you get your QTS.
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actually this is not true. There are 3 year BEd courses which included ITT and QTS. There are only a few universities that do it but it is possible. I know for a fact that this will enable someone to work as a teacher in the UK. My question was for countries other than the UK.
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Ronocod you're right, you will be awarded QTS after completing some 3 yr BEd courses which enables you to teach in the UK. But Australia won't recognise you as a Qualified Teacher unless you do 4 years tertiary education.
Can you be more specific as to which other countries you would consider working in and maybe people will be able to give you more information?
Can you be more specific as to which other countries you would consider working in and maybe people will be able to give you more information?
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
WS - thanks.
everyone else - maybe things have changed since you did your degrees!
I know most people here are in Australia and thanks for pointing out that I need 4years. The countries I am interested in finding out about are;
New Zealand
Canada
USA (I know it varies state by state, eg, South Calorina accepts 3year Florida accepts 4year, so if anyone knows others?)
South Africa
Hong Kong
Singapore
EU countries
Basically if anyone knows real info on any countries' teaching requirements (except UK, Ireland & Australia) I will be pleased to hear from you.
Thanks
everyone else - maybe things have changed since you did your degrees!
I know most people here are in Australia and thanks for pointing out that I need 4years. The countries I am interested in finding out about are;
New Zealand
Canada
USA (I know it varies state by state, eg, South Calorina accepts 3year Florida accepts 4year, so if anyone knows others?)
South Africa
Hong Kong
Singapore
EU countries
Basically if anyone knows real info on any countries' teaching requirements (except UK, Ireland & Australia) I will be pleased to hear from you.
Thanks
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Re: 3 year or 4 year degree ?
actually this is not true. There are 3 year BEd courses which included ITT and QTS. There are only a few universities that do it but it is possible. I know for a fact that this will enable someone to work as a teacher in the UK. My question was for countries other than the UK.
Perhaps when people are trying to help you it would be nice to read their answers carefully as a response to your question. No one on this thread has said that you can't teach in the UK with a 3 year course, you question was about Australia and that is what people responded too.
I do know something about some of those other countries but my willingness to help has been eliminated by your rudeness.